Well at least both Weaver/Poje and V/M had clean skates - so that's a good sign. Weaver/Poje have a FD that works for them this year. The challenge will be next year and what they come up with. Gilles/Poirier were overmarked as I predicted. Definitely politicking there.
Positives: V/M did come out and skate a strong FD after yesterday's so-so SD performance. Weaver/Poje skated cleanly for 2 consecutive dances. I am also glad that Ralph/Hill will be going to Worlds - that experience will be HUGE for them. Paul/Islam at least finished their season on a positive note and can work from here.
My two cents...

Paul & Islam skated pretty well, considering, and posted a nice score. While it was a shame to see them miss worlds by such a small margin, their FD was not as good, IMO, as the one they skated at SA early in the season. I thought they had more speed, expression and chemistry this time around, but Mitchell looked off balance from start to finish, and he seemed to be jerking Alexandra around a bit during the footwork as well. Stll, their lines are gorgeous, and the FD itself was abeautiful piece. I have no doubt they'll come back blazing next season.

I'm really happy for Ralph & Hill. They skated really well tonight. I will say, though, that I found myself liking this FD less this time around. Parts of it seemed a little cluttered to me, and other parts didn't flow as well as I had hoped. Still, they've improved greatly in the past year, and deserve their trip to worlds. I particularly liked their chemistry and performance level.

Now, here's where I got really ticked off. I'd really love to know where the judges found Gilles & Poirier's marks, because all I saw in that FD was a bunch of disjointed moves that had nothing to do with the music and Paul dragging Piper through some of the technical sections. Am I missing something? Honestly, I'm lost. If anyone can fill me in, please do. I just don't get it.

I'm really proud of Weaver & Poje. While it wasn't my all time favourite version of this FD, they still knocked it out of the park. I don't think its possible for me to love them any more than I do right now. Their marks were way to close to G/P's if you ask me.

It was great to see Virtue & Moir looking like themselves again tonight. I really liked the changes that they made, although the new lift could have gone a little smoother, and artistically this might have been their best of the season. I'm liking this FD more and more every time I see it. Their marks were quite low, though, when you consider what the others scored, so I'm assuming they got hammered on their levels once again. It seems that no matter how well they perform this FD, the marks just aren't going to get where they should be this year.

I'd really love to know where the judges found Gilles & Poirier's marks, because all I saw in that FD was a bunch of disjointed moves that had nothing to do with the music and Paul dragging Piper through some of the technical sections. Am I missing something?

I totally agree. They have great personality but there is still a lot missing. A lot of people in the audience were outraged that they didn't receive higher marks.

My other free dance comment; Weaver's fist grabs are totally annoying. We get it; the music is powerful, please don't pump your fist to show us.

Well we all knew that the ice dance event would be interesting to see in terms of politicking...we saw a clear message that Gilles/Poirier will be supported and to think that they broke 100 for their FD speaks volumes. You almost have to wonder if Skate Canada slightly nudged the US Figure Skating Federation to not release Hubbell to skate with Vanessa Crone - and the interesting thing is that Crone and Hubbell were supposedly skating at the DSC - I think Ms. Krylova and Mr. Carmenlago will be having some hmmm moments. And the drama continues...LOL...we'll see what the US nationals in ice dance will display in terms of politicking....

I love Virtue/Moir and I know this tech panal was kind of rough,but they really need to start getting their levels again. I saw the protocols a bit ago but I think there were 3 or 4 level 3's. I definitely appreciate how hard it can be to get a level 4 on some of these step sequences/lifts but Davis/White are going to get level 4's or (possibly literally if you listen to White) die trying and I think this year that would definitely make the difference.

Otherwise it was a great competition. I just LOVE W/P this year and am really happy for them. Agree with all that's already been said about P/G though I do enjoy watching them and think they are doing just fine for where they are right now in their partnership.

You almost have to wonder if Skate Canada slightly nudged the US Figure Skating Federation to not release Hubbell to skate with Vanessa Crone - and the interesting thing is that Crone and Hubbell were supposedly skating at the DSC - I think Ms. Krylova and Mr. Carmenlago will be having some hmmm moments.

You are REALLY REACHING with this sort of semi-accusation of foul play and political manipulation. Wild speculations like this is what circulates untrue rumors. It has been stated plenty of times that Keiffer was not released by USFSA to skate for Canada because the USA still sees him as a valuable team asset, having been a 4CC bronze medalist in 2010, a 2-time US pewter medalist in 2009 and 2011, and Junior Grand Prix Final Champion in 2006-2007. He also has not sat out of competition for the required amount of time to be released to skate for another nation; just last season he was skating with his sister on the GP circuit representing the US. Yes, the rules and restrictions suck, but they apply to everyone.